Christian de Looper is a freelance writer who has covered every facet of consumer tech, including mobile, audio, home theater, computing, gaming, and even car tech. At Tom’s Guide, Christian covers TV and home theater tech, and has reviewed dozens of TVs, soundbars, and A/V receivers, including those from the likes of Samsung, Hisense, TCL, and Vizio. Christian has also covered numerous industry events, from CES to F8, and is an expert at writing reviews, buying guides, and news. Outside of Tom’s Guide, Christian’s byline can be seen at TechRadar, Forbes, Digital Trends, Business Insider, and more. Follow Christian on Twitter to keep up with all his tech coverage.
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The Eve Cam has been available for some time now, and other competitors have popped up over the years. Does it still perform?

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Samsung just unveiled a new spatial audio format. Can it compete with Dolby Atmos? Here's what you need to know.

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Mini-LED TVs are evolving. Here's everything you need to know about Hisense's new TriChroma LED technology, new for 2025.

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RecommendedCan Arlo’s first wired floodlight camera compete with an established field?

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The TCL D1 Pro won’t tell you your future, but it can read your palm to lock or unlock the door.

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2024 was a seismic year for TVs. What will 2025 bring?

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It may have limited appeal, but this smart garage door opener is responsive and versatile in its setup.

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The new Amazon Fire TV Stick HD gets an Alexa-based boost, but does that do enough to warrant the price cut for a lower-resolution streaming experience?

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Mini-LED technology allows cheaper TVs to achieve deeper black levels, but does it compete with OLED?

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HDMI 2.1 supports higher resolutions, more advanced technologies, and even new audio tech. But what does that actually mean for you?

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RecommendedThe Yamaha True X Bar 40A delivers immersive Dolby Atmos sound and impressive frequency response for under $500. Just don’t expect the best bass without a subwoofer.

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If you're looking for the best OLED TVs, the Samsung S95D and the LG G4 OLED are the two top dogs. Here's what sets them apart.

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How do you know when it’s out with the old and in with the new? Here are the 5 signs it might be time to upgrade your TV.

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We ask Dr. Mike Hack, Vice President of Business Development at Universal Display Corporation, to see if future OLEDs are any thinner.

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OLED TVs are supposed to be more energy efficient than QLEDs — but are they actually? We ran the numbers to find out.

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Would we ever see a Tandem OLED TV from the likes of LG, Samsung or Sony? Here's what that would look like if it ever comes to fruition.

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An 8K resolution isn't the feature that will sell me on my next TV purchase. Instead, I'll look for innovations in panel technology.

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QLED TVs are everywhere — but what are quantum dots?

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Not all TVs backlight images in the same way — and some are better than others. Let's break them down.

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Is a laser TV as futuristic as it sounds? Here’s what you need to know.

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QD-OLED is the hottest new TV tech, but is it really that much better than OLED?

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Micro-LED TVs are still in their early days, but will they one day dethrone OLED as the de facto premium display technology?
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